California Highway Patrol Motor Officer Killed in Crash

Investigators say the officer pulled over an SUV when a third vehicle veered onto the shoulder "for unknown reasons" and hit the CHP motorcycle and the SUV.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed the death of Officer Kirk Griess following a three-vehicle crash. Photo: CHP-Modesto/FacebookThe California Highway Patrol confirmed the death of Officer Kirk Griess following a three-vehicle crash. Photo: CHP-Modesto/Facebook

The California Highway Patrol confirmed the death of Officer Kirk Griess following a three-vehicle crash Friday along westbound Interstate 80 in Fairfield, reports Fox40.

Investigators say the officer pulled over an SUV near Manuel Campos Parkway when a third vehicle — a white pickup truck — veered onto the shoulder "for unknown reasons" and hit the CHP motorcycle and the SUV.

Everyone involved was taken to the hospital.

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